The Sphinx observatory.
The Sphinx Observatory is an astronomical observatory located above the Jungfraujoch in Switzerland. It is named after the Sphinx, a rocky summit on which it is...
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The Sphinx Observatory is an astronomical observatory located above the Jungfraujoch in Switzerland. It is named after the Sphinx, a rocky summit on which it is located. At 3,571 m (11,716 ft) above mean sea level, it is one of the highest observatories in the world. Accessible to the public, it is also the second highest observation deck in Switzerland. The mountain top has been tunneled to fit an elevator which ascends to the observatory from the Jungfraujoch railway station, the highest such train station in Europe. The open viewing deck accessible to the public is adjacent to the observatory. It offers views of the Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger peaks, all within a few kilometers.
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XoniUelo2
November 02, 2023
Joop, is this the observatory at which it is possible to stay the night,(pseudo-hotel)?
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Joviaal
November 02, 2023
No Billy, this is a functional observatory, although it may be visited by tourist. For that it has a panorama view terrace, ice palace, some shops and restaurants. One can also go down a ski slope, but then have to go back by train again. The view is amazing!
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